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An inquiry into commercial fishing in New South Wales has recommended the Government find more money to help fishermen adjust to reforms.

Access to superior commercial genetic stock for the first time is boosting morale of New South Wales oyster farmers.

Tension is building between Australia's first publicly listed timber company and the country's largest abalone producer, over a proposed multi-user wharf on Kangaroo island.

Australia's largest salmon company Tassal says it will oppose legal action taken by competitor Huon Aquaculture against Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority.

Accusations fly as the Liberals and Greens attack Labor's stance on salmon farming, after the party threw its support behind Tassal's expansion plans but at the same time announced policy around tighter industry regulations.

Quarantine staff feared three years ago staff cuts would threaten the biosecurity of Australia's multi-million-dollar agricultural industries.

Shacks in the fishing village of King Ash Bay in the Northern Territory's Gulf of Carpentaria are being flooded by the McArthur River.

An increase in exotic pests and diseases pushes Australian agriculture and environmentalists to demand more focus on biosecurity.

ABC Rural examines a recent history of biosecurity outbreaks and their impact on Australian agriculture.

There are fears the price of prawns is about to go "through the roof" following a decision by the Federal Government to recall all imported raw prawns.

West Australian Department of Fisheries technical officer Rhys Allen spends his days collecting data from dead fish to help manage the local fishery.

The State Government moves to ban super trawlers from Tasmanian waters and wants the Federal Government to follow suit.

Ensuring a future for Tasmania's biggest mussel farmer.

The Barnett Government makes a pitch to the third of the state who fish, offering to create artificial reefs and invest more money boosting stocks if it wins re-election.

Tassal says it will comply with all required conditions to develop a salmon farm on Tasmania's east coast as it says it is not proud of its role in polluting Macquarie Harbour.

Sunfish Queensland says authorities need to do more to stop the use of contaminated imported prawns as bait.

An independent review panel rejects arguments Okehampton Bay on Tasmania's east coast is too hot and too shallow for fish farming, greenlighting a controversial proposal for Tassal to farm salmon in the area.

Tasmania's biggest salmon producer is set to lose its key sustainability certificate and there are fears for the local tourism industry over the poor health of Macquarie Harbour on the state's west coast.

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority launches a crowdfunding campaign to improve environment for the threatened Macquarie perch.

The Tasmanian Greens want a Tassal lease being destocked in Macquarie Harbour examined as part of an audit deciding if the company keeps an international standards accreditation.

An environmental group is warning water quality in Macquarie Harbour is threatening the survival of an ancient skate species.

A family in Whyalla sources all their own fresh food thanks to an aquaponics system set up in their backyard.

An abalone bust on the NSW far south coast brings to the surface tensions between cultural and commercial abalone divers.

Two former salmon industry executives add their voices to concerns raised about the sustainability of parts of Tasmania's $700 million industry.

Australia's second largest salmon farmer has launched legal action against the Tasmanian and Federal governments over environmental approvals for expanded salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour.